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Do you ever struggle to explain your work? How's this: "Do you shop at Amazon? Do you know that box that says 'Add to Cart' and shows a price? Our team owns the model which picks that offer and the customer experience around the display of the offer price and the elements surrounding the 'Add to Cart' button which inform a purchase decision. We pick and display offers several billion times a day across all surfaces (mobile app, mobile web, desktop, Alexa shopping) worldwide." The mission of the Amazon Buying Experience organization is to be the world’s first and most trusted choice for every customer on earth to discover and evaluate any product or service. Our team blends machine learning models to rank and select the best offer from the most trusted merchant for all products sold on Amazon along with a world-class front-end user experience for offer comparison to our global customers. We are responsible for the experiences and services that enable developers, including our own, to create tailored shopping experiences for every customer, product, business and marketplace offered by Amazon. We build scalable and extensible frameworks which allow for many teams at Amazon to innovate within the Offers Experience in a federated manner. If you are passionate about influencing and delivering the next-generation Amazon customer buying experience, we want to meet you.
We are looking for an Economist to join one of the most impactful and visible teams in Amazon.
In this role you will work with business stakeholders throughout Amazon and provide technical direction and business expertise to strategize and help launch new businesses and features for our customers. You will use data to justify customer friendly decisions and present customer and financial impact of the changes we make to our stakeholders. You will work closely with other economists, engineers, product managers, applied scientists, TPMs, managers, and senior leadership team to understand and drive business impact. Successful candidates will have experience working on multiple projects with different stakeholders, make data driven decisions, have strong communication skills to interact with executives, non-technical and technical individuals and have a high technical bar along with a passion for people and project management. This is an opportunity to work with a team that drives one of the most coveted real estate in the E-commerce, the Amazon ‘Buy Box’ on Amazon Product Detail Page, Amazon Search Page, multiple buying widgets etc. on the Amazon desktop, mobile and tablet environments.
Key job responsibilities
Today, millions of third party sellers offer products alongside Amazon Retail though the Amazon Marketplace and compete to be featured on the ‘Add to Cart’ button (aka the ‘Buy Box’) on Amazon’s most valuable retail real estate – the Product Detail Page referenced above. The Featured Merchant Algorithm (FMA) teams owns the Tier – I systems and Machine Learning algorithms that selects the offer to be featured on the Buy Box and on Amazon Search Pages. The team’s mission is to ensure that the featured offer provides the best possible customer value based on factors including price, availability, delivery options and customer service. The Amazon ‘Buy Box’ is arguably the most valued real estate in the E-commerce world and we are looking for strong leaders to continue innovating for this customer facing functionality. We are looking for an Economist to join one of the most impactful and visible teams in Amazon. In this role you will work with business stakeholders throughout Amazon and provide technical direction and business expertise to strategize and help launch new businesses and features for our customers. You will use data to justify customer friendly decisions and present customer and financial impact of the changes we make to our stakeholders. You will work closely with other economists, engineers, product managers, applied scientists, TPMs, managers, and senior leadership team to understand and drive business impact.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in economics or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience
- Knowledge of at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, Matlab, SAS
- Experience in prediction and forecasting in a research or industrial environment
- Experience with handling of large datasets
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $136,000.00 - $184,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Do you ever struggle to explain your work? How's this: "Do you shop at Amazon? Do you know that box that says 'Add to Cart' and shows a price? Our team owns the model which picks that offer and the customer experience around the display of the offer price and the elements surrounding the 'Add to Cart' button which inform a purchase decision. We pick and display offers several billion times a day across all surfaces (mobile app, mobile web, desktop, Alexa shopping) worldwide." The mission of the Amazon Buying Experience organization is to be the world’s first and most trusted choice for every customer on earth to discover and evaluate any product or service. Our team blends machine learning models to rank and select the best offer from the most trusted merchant for all products sold on Amazon along with a world-class front-end user experience for offer comparison to our global customers. We are responsible for the experiences and services that enable developers, including our own, to create tailored shopping experiences for every customer, product, business and marketplace offered by Amazon. We build scalable and extensible frameworks which allow for many teams at Amazon to innovate within the Offers Experience in a federated manner. If you are passionate about influencing and delivering the next-generation Amazon customer buying experience, we want to meet you.
We are looking for an Economist to join one of the most impactful and visible teams in Amazon.
In this role you will work with business stakeholders throughout Amazon and provide technical direction and business expertise to strategize and help launch new businesses and features for our customers. You will use data to justify customer friendly decisions and present customer and financial impact of the changes we make to our stakeholders. You will work closely with other economists, engineers, product managers, applied scientists, TPMs, managers, and senior leadership team to understand and drive business impact. Successful candidates will have experience working on multiple projects with different stakeholders, make data driven decisions, have strong communication skills to interact with executives, non-technical and technical individuals and have a high technical bar along with a passion for people and project management. This is an opportunity to work with a team that drives one of the most coveted real estate in the E-commerce, the Amazon ‘Buy Box’ on Amazon Product Detail Page, Amazon Search Page, multiple buying widgets etc. on the Amazon desktop, mobile and tablet environments.
Key job responsibilities
Today, millions of third party sellers offer products alongside Amazon Retail though the Amazon Marketplace and compete to be featured on the ‘Add to Cart’ button (aka the ‘Buy Box’) on Amazon’s most valuable retail real estate – the Product Detail Page referenced above. The Featured Merchant Algorithm (FMA) teams owns the Tier – I systems and Machine Learning algorithms that selects the offer to be featured on the Buy Box and on Amazon Search Pages. The team’s mission is to ensure that the featured offer provides the best possible customer value based on factors including price, availability, delivery options and customer service. The Amazon ‘Buy Box’ is arguably the most valued real estate in the E-commerce world and we are looking for strong leaders to continue innovating for this customer facing functionality. We are looking for an Economist to join one of the most impactful and visible teams in Amazon. In this role you will work with business stakeholders throughout Amazon and provide technical direction and business expertise to strategize and help launch new businesses and features for our customers. You will use data to justify customer friendly decisions and present customer and financial impact of the changes we make to our stakeholders. You will work closely with other economists, engineers, product managers, applied scientists, TPMs, managers, and senior leadership team to understand and drive business impact.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in economics or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience
- Knowledge of at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, Matlab, SAS
- Experience in prediction and forecasting in a research or industrial environment
- Experience with handling of large datasets
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $136,000.00 - $184,000.00 USD annually
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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian economics degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes. Get an official credential evaluation so your employer and the DOL can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without delays.
Target employers who file Labor Condition Applications
Federal agencies, the Federal Reserve, multilateral institutions, and large financial firms regularly file LCAs for economist roles. Searching DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 19-3011 shows which employers have certified LCAs for this occupation.
Frame your role around the specialty occupation standard
The E-3 requires the position to normally require a degree in a specific field. An 'analyst' title with broad duties can raise questions, so confirm your job description ties the role explicitly to economics, econometrics, or a directly related discipline before your employer files the LCA.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation end-to-end. This is especially useful when your employer has no prior E-3 experience and needs guidance on prevailing wage requirements.
Clarify the LCA timeline before accepting an offer
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before you can book a consulate appointment. DOL typically certifies within seven business days, but build this into your start date negotiation so neither side is caught short.
Understand how your research or policy work affects the offer letter
Economist roles in think tanks or government contractors sometimes involve project-based work across multiple agencies. Your E-3 visa is tied to a single petitioning employer, so the offer letter must reflect a direct employment relationship, not a consulting arrangement, to satisfy USCIS requirements.
E-3 Visa Economist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Economist jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Economist positions at federal agencies, research institutions, financial regulators, and consulting firms are common sponsors. Filtering by employers with LCA filing history in economics gives you a practical starting list of organizations already familiar with the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Economist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in economics, applied economics, econometrics, or a closely related field. The degree must match the role's duties. If a job description says a degree in 'any field' is acceptable, that flexibility can undermine the specialty occupation argument and create problems at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Economist roles in the U.S.?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, has an annual allocation of 10,500 visas that has never been fully used, and requires no lottery. The H-1B visa subjects applicants to a randomized lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate. For Australian economists, the E-3 offers a direct, predictable path that can be initiated as soon as an employer makes an offer.
Can I switch Economist employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new E-3 visa issued in your name before starting with the new employer. The E-3 doesn't have the portability rules that apply to some other visa categories. You'll need to return to an Australian consulate for a new stamp unless you're currently in the U.S. and your status allows a change of status filing.